About
Eta Sigma Gamma is the only National Professional Honorary in Health Education. Since being revitalized in 2017, the Epsilon Chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) has proudly excelled in the ares of service, academics, and membership growth. Through our philanthropy and social activities, members find lifetime friendships and valuable connections for the future.
Mission
To promote the discipline of health education by elevating the standards, ideals, competence, and ethics of professionally prepared individuals.
Goals of the honarary:
- Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs and resources
- Stimulate and disseminate scientific research
- Motivate and provide health education services
- Recognize academic achievement
- Support health education advocacy intiatives
- Promote professional standards and ethics
- Promote networking activities among health educators and related professionals
Membership
All community health majors (graduate and undergraduate) are welcome to join. Initiation of members occurs once per year. To be eligble for initiation members must:
- Attend meetings regularly
- Participate in at least 2 events per semester
- Maintain a GPA of 2.7 or higher
For More Information:
Faculty Advisors:
Sharon Desmond, desmond@umd.edu
Tracy Zeeger, tzeeger@umd.edu
Chapter President:
Gislaine Hoyah, ghoyah@umd.edu